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Pair honoured for their research into archaeological dating

Two leading scientists have been honoured for their research in the dating of archaeological deposits. 

South Africa is failing to address malnutrition in its older people

The traditional extended family system has eroded in much of sub-Saharan Africa, leaving many older people who traditionally depended on this support vulnerable. In rural households, young people often migrate to cities in search of employment. International emigration and the pandemic of HIV/AIDS have also taken their toll.

Search for biomarkers for depression could improve diagnosis and treatment

Study could lead to simpler diagnosis and more personalised treatments for depression.

If you don’t like looking at wind farms, why not build them at sea?

Pushing wind farms offshore would seem to circumvent the main objections to wind turbines on land whilst enabling the renewable energy sector an opportunity to grow, writes Professor Clive Schofield.

Engineering a solution to rustic art

An artistic representation of the relationship between Australia and Japan has been salvaged from decay thanks to the expertise of UOW materials engineers.

Mathematical model takes the guesswork out of stronger, cheaper construction

Designs for buildings in earthquake and erosion-prone areas could be as easy as entering numbers into a tablet.

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